The beautiful season is fast approaching. What could be better than a good barbecue with family or friends to enjoy it? Gas barbecues offer an interesting alternative to traditional charcoal barbecues. Although they are generally more expensive than the latter, gas barbecues offer an optimal culinary experience: cooking is possible as soon as the appliance is started and the cooking modes can be multiple (plancha, grill, rotisserie, smokehouse, etc. ).

We’ve got a selection of the best gas barbecues for you below so you can navigate your way. Indeed, it is essential to carefully study all the characteristics and possibilities offered by each barbecue, in order to choose the one that will bring you complete satisfaction.

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The best gas or charcoal barbecues in 2021

1. Weber Spirit 2 E-310 Black: the best gas barbecue

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Weber is one of the essential brands in the barbecue world. The Spirit 2 E-310 Black model is the best model for beginners as well as for those used to gas barbecues. Indeed, thanks to its high-performance cooking system and ultra-fast piezoelectric ignition, you can enjoy your grills much faster than with a charcoal barbecue. The Spirit 2 E-310 has 3 burners, leaving you in control of the cooking management according to your preferences; it also has a plancha in enamelled cast steel to prepare your side dishes quickly and in peace: potatoes, vegetables, but also small pieces of meat that you can not cook on the grill. Finally, the Flavorizer bars of the barbecue allow stable, optimal cooking,

The barbecue also has a storage space to keep all your preparation tools, as well as two side preparation boards for more convenience and maneuverability in cutting your ingredients.

The Spirit 2 E-310 is extremely simple and very quick to assemble even for a single person. You will be able to assemble it in just one hour, accompanied by a mobile application where you can follow each stage of assembly in video. Its two casters allow you to move it easily, effortlessly. Weber therefore signs with this model the best of high-end barbecue easy to install and use.

You will also not have to worry about cleaning since this model allows a controlled fat management, avoiding you to scrape the grease for a long time. Cleaning will therefore be quick and easy using a brush when the appliance is still lukewarm, followed by a sponge with a simple washing-up liquid. It is also possible to clean it in your oven in pyrolysis mode.

 

 

 

2. Campingaz Gas Barbecue Xpert 100 L: The best quality / price ratio

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The Campingaz Xpert 100 L is the best entry-level gas barbecue, with a very advantageous quality / price ratio. It is ideal for beginners and amateurs who want to change their habits while having fun, without putting their health at risk. In fact, cooking with gas is much better for your health than cooking with charcoal.

The barbecue has two 7.1Kw burners, isolated from fat splashes by an aluminum protection, allowing you to choose the cooking mode and intensity. Cooking is constant, ensuring optimal flavor for your meats and sides. In addition to the grill mode, you can opt for the rotisserie mode while keeping the lid open. Close the lid for low temperature cooking that will heat your preparation evenly, while preserving their nutritional qualities. The ignition is quick thanks to the Piezo system, to enjoy your grills as quickly as possible. The total cooking capacity is ideal for a family since it is possible to cook for 5 people at the same time.

The Campingaz Xpert 100 L is a robust appliance, with a clean design that has two folding side shelves to prepare your grills and side dishes. Despite the fact that it does not have a closed storage, you can store your tools on the tray at the bottom of the device.

The two large wheels of the barbecue will allow you to easily transport it wherever you want. For your safety, the barbecue has a wheel locking system to ensure the best balance for the appliance and to store it with complete peace of mind.

Finally, the assembly of the barbecue is very easy and will take you at most an hour. The use of this gas barbecue is done with a propane bottle, not included in the order.

The Campingaz Xpert 100 L model is therefore positioned as the gas barbecue with the best quality / price ratio, ideal for small budgets.

 

 

3. Campingaz Class 4 LBD: the best mid-range gas barbecue

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With the Class 4 LBD, Campingaz offers us the best of mid-range gas barbecue, for those who want quality and choice for a limited budget.

This model stands out very clearly on its power and its various cooking methods. Indeed, the Campingaz Class 4 LBD has 4 stainless steel burners of 12.8 kW as well as a very fast Piezo ignition system, to enjoy your grills as quickly as possible. You will be able to enjoy very interesting simultaneous cooking options since the cooking surface has 50% a classic grill and 50% a steel plancha. The appliance also offers you the possibility of leather in “oven” mode where you can manage and monitor the cooking thanks to the integrated thermometer. You will also find an articulated simmering grid to use as you wish, plus a “  Culinary Modular  ” system in optional use (pizza stone, wok, paella dish sold separately).

Campingaz also offers an integrated “InstaClean” cleaning system for ultra-easy cleaning of the appliance, allowing you to detach each used part from the tub and clean it directly in the dishwasher.

The barbecue has a large storage space in the basement as well as two folding steel side shelves for cooking on your side. The wheel lock system makes it easy and safe to store the barbecue. Finally, Campingaz accompanies your purchase of an XXL storage cover with cord, to store your barbecue without any hassle.

Finally, note that the assembly is the weak point of the Class 4 LBD, allow up to 2 hours to assemble the entire device. It is however possible to assemble it alone; We recommend that you use an electric screwdriver if possible.

 

 

4. Weber 14501004 Master-Touch GBS: the best charcoal barbecue!

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The 2015 Weber 14501004 Master-Touch GBS is a must-have for barbecue enthusiasts. This charcoal barbecue will delight all palates, even the most demanding, thanks to its large capacity and quality of cooking.

This barbecue can cook a very large quantity of food, for your best moments with family or friends. Indeed, it has a cooking surface of 54.5cm in diameter in a bell / cauldron format. This format allows food to be cooked in “closed” mode, making cooking truly safer and greatly reducing smoke. The Weber 14501004 Master-Touch GBS is therefore positioned as the best choice for small gardens, allowing you to enjoy good summer grilling without being disturbed by smoke!

This barbecue model is specially designed to heat up very quickly, unlike many other charcoal barbecues. The cooking is excellent and finely smoked.

The barbecue has two wheels and a foot to handle and place your device wherever you want.

The ignition chamber is not provided in the package, but be aware that it is very easy to light it. Weber offers several colors to suit your personal taste: black, smoky gray or khaki green. This model is equipped with a built-in thermometer to cook food as you wish and according to your favorite cooking method.

Be careful, however, not to use gasoline or alcohol when igniting, it is highly recommended to light it using an ignition chimney.

The Weber 14501004 Master-Touch GBS is easy to maintain and offers an easy, fast and intelligent ash collection system. Weber also offers a range of practical accessories (waffle iron, plancha, pizza tray, etc.) that you can add to your initial order, for even more taste pleasure.

Finally, note that Weber’s customer service is qualitative and always there!

5. Char-Broil Gas2Coal 330: the new generation hybrid barbecue

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The American Char-Broil offers with his Gas2Coal 330 the best innovative barbecue. Can’t decide between gas or coal? Why choose ? This model offers the most undecided among us the two cooking methods. In fact, it is possible to convert the device to gas or carbon mode in less than a minute, without special tools and in just 4 steps.

The appliance is made up of three central stainless steel burners with electric ignition, as well as an additional side burner to heat your favorite sauces as an accompaniment to your grills. The American signs with the Gas2coal 330 the best of barbecue with quality materials, like the old one in a modernized version, with in particular its cast iron grids for a pronounced marking on your meats. It also offers you a patented charcoal tray to prevent outbreaks and unwanted grease drips on the flames, to preserve your health and leather evenly. The model also has a thermometer integrated into the lid as well as a heating side shelf to keep the heat of your dishes or to reheat your accompaniments.

The Char-Broil Gas2Coal is a family friendly barbecue since it can cook for a dozen people, ideal for large families, barbecue enthusiasts or for summer parties with friends.

This model also has a discreet storage box in the basement, ideal for storing all your accessories and utensils. The design is straightforward with a blood red stripe under the 3 central burners. For more mobility, this model has two casters. Note that the package is particularly heavy with its 76kg. The barbecue as for place weighs 47 kg.

The assembly of the device is rather long since it takes up to 2 hours of installation. It is advisable to have at least 2 people for this maneuver.

6. Greaden Phénix Inox: A healthy and safe gas barbecue

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With the Phoenix gas barbecue, Greaden offers all the pleasures of barbecue without the drawbacks! Indeed, the burners of this gas barbecue have an innovative flame tamer system to regulate their intensity so that your ingredients are grilled without being charred or greasy. In addition, the barbecue offers a lively searing of food to limit the breakdown of the nutrients it contains.

The Phénix gas barbecue has 4 burners and an additional side fire for a total power of 17.5 kW, which allows you to use the appliance in all circumstances, including to party with friends. The appliance offers many cooking modes that will appeal to all tastes with its grill, plancha, and stove to cook all kinds of meat and vegetable foods. It also contains a thermometer built into the lid. Greaden has also concocted a significant plus with its integrated bottle opener!

Cleaning is quick and easy since the base of the burners can be removed without any problem. The barbecue is easy to handle thanks to its casters that you just have to slide, without having to lift it.

The materials are of an optimal quality, in stainless steel 304 and every detail is taken care of to guarantee the greatest safety for the storage and the use as well as a good resistance to time thanks to the anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation system. The grill and the plancha are in enamelled cast iron to enjoy the grill as it should be. Finally, the lid is reinforced to guarantee the best convection in “oven” mode as well as good heat preservation.

The barbecue has a storage space as well as two side shelves, an additional burner being built into one of them.

Finally, 29 mbar butane and 37 mbar propane can both be used, but Greaden recommends the use of 13kg propane.

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Buyer’s Guide: Everything you need to know about gas and charcoal grills before buying one

The desired cooking method (s)

One of the main questions to ask yourself when you want to buy a barbecue is to know what cooking methods you want. Indeed, there are a multitude of devices on the market to meet very specific needs. You have the option of choosing between gas, charcoal, electric or even the plancha barbecue. The gas barbecue is the excellent compromise between flavor, cost, health and safety, available for all budgets and offering many cooking methods.

The Weber Spirit 2E 310 has the advantage of offering three levels of cooking for the grill and gives you the possibility of cooking your food à la plancha, if necessary. The GREADEN offers 4 burners and a side fire, for a very large cooking capacity.

The Campingaz Xpert 100 L, on the other hand, offers two levels of cooking, a roasting mode and a closed cooking mode, at low temperature such as an oven.

Size, weight, volume

They are indeed decisive criteria for buying a gas barbecue. We strongly advise you to check where you want to install your barbecue, and what are the dimensions corresponding to this location. If you have a terrace, remember to check with your condominium the maximum weight per square meter that you can install, in order to comply with safety standards.

Among the heaviest and largest models, the Weber Spirit 2E 310 weighs 52 kg for dimensions of 144.78 x 132.1 x 66.04 cm and the Char-Broil Gas2Coal 330 weighs 47 kg for dimensions of 62.5 x 134.4 x 120.7 cm, the Campingaz Class 4 LBD weighs 50 kg, dimensions 144 x 60 x 111 cm and finally the GREADEN PHENIX weighs 50 kg, dimensions 146 x 60 x 119 cm.

The Campingaz Xpert 100 L weighs 17.5 kg. Its dimensions are: 98 x 48 x 99 cm. As you will have understood, the Weber, GREADEN and Campingaz Class 4 LBD models are much heavier and wider than the Campingaz Xpert 100L model. It is therefore necessary to determine your ability to opt for a light model, handy but offering fewer cooking methods, or for a large, robust but very bulky and more expensive model.

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FAQ: we answer your questions about barbecues

🛍️ Where to find the gas cylinders and which one to choose?

In order to supply your barbecue with energy, you can buy gas cylinders in city service stations and in supermarkets. The prices for propane and butane cylinders are similar, but the main difference is in the boiling temperature. Indeed, these two gases are stored in liquid form in the bottle, and the butane will be transformed into gas overall more quickly in the event of negative temperatures. Also, favor propane if you plan to store it and live in a cold region in the winter.

Once your gas cylinder is empty, do not forget to bring it back to the supplier where you bought it or to a supplier approved by the chosen arque, this one will provide you with a new full gas cylinder. It is also possible to return it by delivery. However, connections to your installations are not supported.

🕒 What is the lifespan of a gas barbecue?

The gas barbecue has a long lifespan, up to 10 years with normal use. However, proper maintenance of your device and equipment can extend its lifespan. We therefore recommend that you thoroughly clean the grills, accessories and the plancha (if there is one) after each use, and dry them with a clean cloth. Also make sure to remove all traces of grease on the device. Finally, note that Weber guarantees anywhere from 5 to 10 years on its devices. Campingaz, for its part, offers guarantees ranging from 2 to 30 years! Before buying a device, therefore, check the warranty period offered. You will be able to make the best choice of gas barbecue, in all conscience!

✔️ How to choose your gas barbecue?

Several criteria must be taken into account. First take into account the use you want to make of it: regular, occasional? So choose an appropriate price range. Then, look at the cooking surface needed according to the number of people expected for your grilling. If there are only a few of you, you don’t need to have a large capacity. Ask yourself the question of cooking methods: are you looking for a classic barbecue or a multi-functional barbecue to cook your entire meal? Finally, ask yourself where you want to put your barbecue and be sure to measure the space it will take by looking at the dimensions of each appliance before any purchase.

🔥 Gas barbecue vs electric barbecue: how to choose?

Electric barbecues are very different from other barbecues since they work with a resistance located under the cooking grid. One of the main advantages of these barbecues is the fact that they do not require the purchase of fuel or a gas cylinder. They are also very ergonomic if you are short on space or if you have a balcony or terrace. The quality of cooking can vary greatly depending on the model. So opt for electric power if you want a device that is very simple and practical to use. It is also the preferred barbecue if you have a small balcony or terrace.

⛽ Gas barbecue vs charcoal barbecue: how to choose?

The charcoal barbecue is a “classic” barbecue with rustic cooking and very high quality. These barbecues are very economical since there is a wide range of choices suitable for all budgets. However, these barbecues require a certain mastery for lighting and an almost constant management of the fireplace. Volume and weight are big advantages if you don’t have a lot of room in your garden. The gas barbecue, on the other hand, is to be preferred if you like being able to manage the cooking modes and intensity and if you want your barbecue to be operational as soon as it is switched on.

💚 Is a gas barbecue better for your health than a charcoal barbecue?

The main problem with the charcoal barbecue is improper use due to ignorance of the risks. The main risk is to prevent the hydrocarbons resulting from the combustion of wood and the formation of smoke from impregnating the food. The gas barbecue has several healthier features: when ignited, there is no risk of burning yourself or inhaling charcoal dust. The meats have their cooking temperature perfectly controlled thanks to the burners and are not in contact with the embers. The thermometer also allows you to manage the cooking temperature to keep the nutrients in the food.

🧼 How to clean your gas barbecue?

Note that the cooking grid must always be clean before use, as the fat burned is harmful to your health. Use a wire brush to loosen this grease. Then soak the grid overnight in water with baking soda, brush and then rinse. Note that some grids can be cleaned in pyrolysis mode (check the instructions). Finally, disconnect the hoses from the burners and wash them in soapy water. Dry well before reconnecting. Wipe a damp cloth over the burners and brush off any remaining grease. Don’t forget to put your barbecue away and cover it with a protective cover at the end of the season!